The National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) is a higher education and research institution based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is dedicated to education, training, research and consultancy in the fields of construction, project management, real estate, infrastructure and related areas of the built environment. NICMAR has been recognised as a state private university in Maharashtra and operates as a deemed institution focused on the construction sector.
| Name | National Institute of Construction Management and Research |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NICMAR |
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Country | India |
| Focus areas | Construction management, project management, real estate, infrastructure |
NICMAR was established to address the need for trained professionals and structured research in the Indian construction industry. The institution was set up as a not-for-profit body promoted by leading figures and organisations from the construction and infrastructure sector, with the objective of providing dedicated management education tailored to construction, contracting, project planning and allied disciplines.
Over time, the institute developed into a multi-campus organisation, with its principal campus situated in Pune. It conducts post-graduate programmes, executive education, certificate courses and doctoral research, alongside training and consultancy assignments for industry and government clients.
NICMAR offers a range of programmes oriented towards the construction and infrastructure industry. Typical areas of study include:
The institute also conducts short-term management development programmes, distance learning courses, and research leading to a doctoral degree in construction-related disciplines.
Research at NICMAR covers themes such as construction productivity, project delivery systems, public–private partnerships, sustainability in the built environment, infrastructure policy, and information technology applications in construction. The institute undertakes sponsored research and consultancy assignments for public sector bodies, private contractors, real estate developers and international agencies.
NICMAR is regarded as one of the few specialised institutions in India devoted exclusively to construction and project management education. By focusing on industry-specific managerial skills, it has contributed to the professionalisation of the Indian construction sector, supplying graduates to contracting firms, consultancy organisations, real estate developers, and infrastructure agencies.